Africa Regional Services (ARS Paris) is a branch office of AF/PDPA located in Paris that supports AF posts’ public diplomacy activities. It provides materials and resources in French, as well as products and services to all of Africa, Haiti.

Social Security Administration

When a personal interview is mandatory we receive the general public by online appointment scheduled only on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:00 am .

All other services/assistance are handled by letter, email, fax or telephone.

The Federal Benefits Unit will NOT provide service to applicants who visit the Consular Section for routine passport and registration of birth services if they have not contacted the Federal Benefits Unit in advance.

Apply Online

We encourage you to apply for Social Security retirement, spouse, Medicare only or disability on the internet at https://secure.ssa.gov/iClaim/rib. It is secure, fast and easy. Once you submit the application online, print the receipt, and wait. SSA International Operations in Baltimore will contact you after about 6-8 weeks to review your claim and to request needed documents.

U.S. Consulates

This is the official website of the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in France. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.